Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift ICU travel contract in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience, Epic proficiency, and TNCC certification.

Details

• Mixed ICU setting with 39 beds, divided into pods including MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU — travelers would not float to the CVICU side unless experienced in that specialty
• Complex patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases with diagnoses such as ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multi-system trauma
• Cardiac experience preferred, particularly CABG/TAVR 24–48 hrs post-op; fresh open heart cases are not assigned to travelers
• Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2, with 1:3 occurring rarely and based on acuity
• Charting systems include Epic (required), Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter), and Omnicell
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week standard with 48-hour/week expectations — this is non-negotiable for this unit
• Every other weekend rotation is the goal, though not guaranteed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is uncommon but possible to adult floors including Med/Surg or Tele with a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed

Requirements

• Active RN license issued by the South Dakota Board of Nursing or a compact license currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel experience strongly preferred; candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience plus significant RN experience outside of ICU may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC — candidates unwilling to obtain TNCC prior to start will not be considered
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics; hemodynamic lines; proning; ventilator management; and telemetry monitoring
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, all-critical-patient environment
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
• Minimum of one prior travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit support includes 1–2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, a resource nurse (staffing dependent), 24/7 respiratory therapy, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, and ICU charge RNs for midline placement
• Physician coverage includes 3 intensivists on days and 2 intensivists plus an APP on nights
• Orientation consists of a hospital orientation session, one 12-hour shift, and one 8-hour shift on the ICU
• No RTO is approved during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August); up to 7 days of RTO may be considered for the contract duration
• Travelers may occasionally be expected to precept nursing students
• Navy scrubs are required
• Free parking is available on-site
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning to this facility as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-710922. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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